The CBR250R was made from 2011 to 2013 for all Honda markets except Japan and Malaysia, where production continued after 2013. Originally intended primarily for the Thai and Indian markets, the 250R was sold worldwide, including in
developed countries in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Regional markets In
developing countries where typical motorcycles are
displacement, the larger CBR250R is at the higher end of the sport bike range, In wealthier industrialized countries, the CBR250R enters at the opposite end of the market, as a budget priced beginner or utility bike, practical and fuel efficient, but with limited sporting pretensions. In the US, the new CBR250R is the first major competition the
Kawasaki Ninja 250R has faced since the early 1990s. The CBR250R has optional mechanical
combined anti-lock brakes, which is unusual at its price. and the 2008
CBR1000RR Fireblade. Kerr cites the
Chrysler 300 as the best example, as well as smaller cars like the
Audi A3 and
Suzuki Swift, commenting that, "aggression now comes from appearing strong and assertive, rather than light and dart-like... the arrow has been replaced by the hammer." The
Hyosung GT250, rebadged as the
ATK GT250 for 2011, is also a potential competitor in those markets, although it fares poorly in comparison. In India, the Ninja 250R and
Hero Honda Karizma R are the leading competition. The testers at
Motorcycle Consumer News found the CBR250R to be the better choice, given the needs of its presumed prospective buyers in the US, beginners and those looking for a practical motorcycle for long commutes, though "if sheer performance is all you're after" without regard for fuel efficiency, then the Ninja 250R might be preferable. Hong Kong's Central District on November 28, 2010, and EICMA 2010. Global models of the CBR250R were produced by Thai Honda Manufacturing in Thailand, with sales beginning in November 2010, followed by spring 2011 in Japan. Indian and South America models were produced by
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) in India beginning in the spring of 2011. == CBR300R ==